6/10/2013 |
Status with Phils in flux as Revere returns to MinnesotaBen Revere probably expected to return to Target Field as the Phillies' everyday center fielder, maybe hitting .300, possibly batting first on a team expected to compete with the best in the National League. That could be the case in the future, but not on Tuesday.

6/10/2013 |
Marlins activate Stanton, put Kotchman on DLThe Marlins reinstated slugger Giancarlo Stanton from the 15-day disabled list prior to Monday's series opener against the Brewers at Marlins Park. Casey Kotchman was put on the DL with an oblique injury.

6/10/2013 |
Latos' artistry not limited to baseball diamondMat Latos is an artist. Literally and figuratively. Latos' artistry with a baseball is a given, but what you might not know is that, although he doesn't get around to it much anymore, the 6-foot-6 gentle giant of a starting pitcher used to doodle a bit.

6/10/2013 |
Three up, three down: Braves taking chargeThe Braves, Washington's Adam LaRoche and the Royals are headed in the right direction, but the Indians, Reds and the Mets' Ike Davis have struggled during the early part of June.

6/10/2013 |
Beltran aims to follow in idol Clemente's footstepsCarlos Beltran began his prolific career with the Royals, and now, nearly 16 years later, he continues to be a productive presence for the Cardinals. Through it all, however, two recent off-the-field developments have had exceptional meaning for Beltran. He's been nominated for the Roberto Clemente Award, and he's witnessing the first graduating class of the Carlos Beltran Baseball Academy.

6/10/2013 |
NCAA tourney roundup: Sunday, June 9The wait for North Carolina State was long enough. The school booked its first trip to the College World Series when it defeated Rice, 5-4, in 17 innings, marking the longest Super Regional game in NCAA history and providing plenty of drama for a scintillating Sunday of college baseball.

6/10/2013 |
With Draft done, Trade Deadline a focusOnce the First-Year Player Draft passes, general managers begin turning their focus toward the Trade Deadline. Why should we be any different? The non-waiver Deadline remains July 31, and the way this season is playing out, we might have plenty of sellers to make for an active July swapping season.

6/9/2013 |
Westbrook dominant in rehab appearanceShortly after wrapping up an efficient and effective rehab start with Class A Peoria on Sunday, Jake Westbrook said he expects to be back pitching in the Cardinals' rotation by the end of the week.

6/9/2013 |
Hudson, McCarthy at crossroads while on DLThe D-backs are no strangers to adversity, and two of their pitchers -- Brandon McCarthy and Daniel Hudson -- are facing the type of injuries that place wins and losses firmly on the back burner.

6/9/2013 |
Descalso gives Kozma a breatherThe Cardinals made one lineup change for Sunday's series finale against the Reds, subbing in Daniel Descalso for usual starting shortstop Pete Kozma.

6/9/2013 |
Cardinals' bullpen finally at full strengthAfter playing the last 11 games with some sort of limitation attached to his bullpen, Cardinals manager Mike Matheny anticipated managing on Sunday night with all seven of his relievers actually available for use.

6/9/2013 |
M. Carpenter explains rise in hit by pitchesMatt Carpenter has been hit by pitches four times in a span of 27 plate appearances, this after having been hit four times in 602 career plate appearances. The Cardinals second baseman attributes the change to how the opposition is trying to get him out.

6/9/2013 |
CarGo sets the table for Fowler's walk-off heroicsJuan Nicasio flirted with perfection only to have the Padres take the lead after he left the game. In the ninth, Carlos Gonzalez, who was spectacular all day, tied the game with a two-run double, and Dexter Fowler plated the winning run in the 10th for a walk-off win.

6/9/2013 |
Robinson returns to two holeDerrick Robinson went 2-for-4 with his first two big league doubles hitting out of the two hole on Saturday night, and Reds manager Dusty Baker hit him second again in Sunday's finale with St. Louis.

6/9/2013 |
Phillips battling rust after missing four gamesReds second baseman Brandon Phillips, who missed four games this week with a bruised left forearm, is 1-for-7 since returning to the lineup. Manager Dusty Baker attributes the skid to rustiness as opposed to fallout from Phillips getting hit by a pitch in Pittsburgh on June 1.

6/9/2013 |
Bullpen, clutch hits lead Nats to 'Twin' bill victoryAfter a short outing from starter Nathan Karns, the bullpen came through with six shutout innings in a 5-4 Nationals victory to claim the nightcap of their doubleheader on Sunday. Ian Desmond's RBI double gave the Nats the lead.